Two pharmacy locations in Niagara Region start offering free COVID-19 tests
Two Shoppers Drug Mart stores in the Niagara Region are now offering COVID-19 tests.
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New rules from province to help crack down on COVID-19 second wave
The Ontario government said it will be tightening public health measures and improving testing times in response to the second wave of COVID-19 in the coming days.
Dad fears for daughter’s safety at badly maintained Vineland intersection
Vineland resident Aaron Morrow became so disgusted by the condition of a central Vineland intersection, that he decided to do something about it.
Kitten abandoned in Grimsby park now receiving care at Lincoln County Humane Society
A kitten was abandoned in a carrying case in a Grimsby waterfront park, luckily it was found by a dog walker, and turned into a St. Catharines’ humane society Thursday.
Ontario reports over 700 new cases, new highest case count in the province
Ontario is reporting 732 new COVID-19 cases today, surpassing the former highest daily report of 700 cases reported Monday.
Ontario releases revised screening tool for school and child care
New questions have been added to the Ontario government’s COVID-19 screening tool to help better determine whether children should attend school and child care.
Ontario temporarily raising wages for support workers by up to $3 per hour
The Ontario government will boost wages of personal support workers by $2 to $3 per hour to help retain and attract workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New COVID case at McMaster University
A McMaster University student has tested positive for COVID-19. They were last on campus on Sept. 24, where they spent time in the psychology building.
COVID-19 infection reported at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School
A person at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Elementary School in Niagara Falls has tested positive for COVID-19.
Ontario reports 538 new cases today; Niagara Region reports nine
Ontario is reporting 538 new COVID-19 cases today, a decrease from yesterday’s 625 cases and the 554 new cases reported on Tuesday.